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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740.94, 1,108.94 and 557.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740.94, 1,108.94 and 557.07 is: 833.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740.94 : 1,108.94 = 557.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740.94/1,108.94 = 557.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740.94x = 1,108.94 × 557.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740.94x = 617,754.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,754.42/740.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.74

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